Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This full-time Electrical Maintenance Technician role focuses on repairing and maintaining industrial machinery in a factory setting for a diversified manufacturer specializing in textile, plastic, and metal fabrication. You will perform both preventative and corrective maintenance on a wide range of automated equipment and systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain industrial machinery and equipment in a factory environment to ensure consistent and reliable operation.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on equipment and correct issues that do not meet maintenance standards.
• Perform corrective maintenance on equipment involving electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in electrical devices, systems, and equipment using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Replace defective parts and components as necessary to restore equipment to proper working condition.
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical documentation, including schematics, diagrams, and maintenance checklists.
• Work with automation systems, including PLCs, robotics, and related control equipment, to identify and resolve issues.
• Use PLC troubleshooting and ladder logic to diagnose and correct control system problems.
• Perform electrical wiring tasks, including work on three-phase systems, in accordance with safety and maintenance standards.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues and recommending long-term corrective actions.
• Collaborate with other maintenance and production personnel to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance.
• Perform basic welding tasks as needed to support maintenance and repair activities.
• Document maintenance activities accurately and ensure equipment records remain up to date.

Essential Skills

• 3–5 years of commercial electrical experience required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical devices, systems, and industrial equipment.
• Hands-on experience as a maintenance technician in an industrial or factory setting.
• Proficiency working with electrical maintenance on industrial machinery.
• Ability to work with mechanical systems, including moving parts and assemblies.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatic systems for maintenance and repair.
• Skill in PLC troubleshooting and electrical troubleshooting, including ladder logic.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical documentation and maintenance checklists.
• Experience with automation systems and industrial control equipment.
• Competence working with three-phase electrical systems.
• Ability to perform electrical wiring safely and to standard.
• Capability to perform preventative and corrective maintenance independently.
• Willingness and ability to work a full-time schedule of approximately 40 hours per week.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming is a plus.
• Exposure to robotics and automation programming is beneficial.
• Basic welding skills to support maintenance and repair activities.
• Background in industrial maintenance across textile, plastic, or metal fabrication environments is an advantage.
• Familiarity with material handling equipment such as baskets, hampers, trucks, and bulk storage systems is helpful.
• Comfort working with both electrical and mechanical aspects of maintenance, including pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail in diagnosing complex equipment issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a long-established manufacturer with over a century of experience delivering quality products across textile, plastic, and metal fabrication. The organization offers comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, company-paid life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a profit-sharing retirement plan that supports long-term financial security. You receive 10 paid holidays, paid sick time, and paid vacation to support work-life balance. The company promotes equal opportunity employment and values a stable, supportive environment where employees can build lasting careers and contribute to a diverse range of products and applications.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site role in a factory environment with industrial machinery and automated equipment. The position follows a day shift schedule, typically Monday through Friday, with an 8-hour shift from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for an expected 40 hours per week. You will work around textile, plastic, and metal fabrication processes, as well as material handling products such as baskets, hampers, trucks, tote boxes, and bulk storage tubs. The environment includes electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, as well as automation, PLC-controlled equipment, robotics, and three-phase power systems. The role requires adherence to standard industrial safety practices and appropriate work attire suitable for a manufacturing and maintenance setting.

This is a Permanent position based out of Ellicott City, MD.

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $74880.00/yr.

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision) Company paid life insurance. 401(k) with match and profit sharing. Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick time.

This is a fully onsite position in Ellicott City,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.